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Charles "Raymond" Bidwell, 67, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013.He was of the Church of God faith.Survivors include his wife, Kay L. Bidwell; sons, Jimmy Bidwell and James Bidwell, both of Harrison;

Mae BurgessWillie Mae Burgess, 81, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 in a local hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral: Today at 1 p.m. at United Tabernacle Church of God in Christ

Hal Fredric Sherman Clements, 73, of Chattanooga (Elder Mountain), passed peacefully from our sight and sound on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.Hal was born in Knoxville on April 17,

Dorsey (Willard) Gardner, also known as W.D., 82, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.Dorsey was married to his high school sweetheart. They were married for 63 years when he died. He took

Herbert William Goodfellow, 92, of Signal Mountain, went home to be with his deeply loved Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at Alexian Village Health Center.A memorial service celebrating the lives of

Jean Thomas Goodfellow, 91, of Signal Mountain, went home to be with her deeply loved Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011, at Alexian Village Health Center.A memorial service celebrating the lives of Bill

FLINTSTONE Deric Allen Horton, 30, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013.He was a lifelong resident of Flintstone and was a member of The Chattanooga Valley Church of The Nazarene.Deric was preceded in death

COWAN Jerry Isbell, 46, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. today in the Moore-Cortner Chapel.Interment will be in Maxwell Cemetery, Belvidere, Tenn.Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First

Tommy Lee King, 62, passed peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at the Hospice of Chattanooga facility surrounded by his loving family.Tommy was born to the now deceased biological parents, Bernie Lee King and Rosetta

Clifford Prestwood, 81, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.Clifford had been a security guard at Elder Mountain Volunteer Services for 27 years. He was a United States Army Veteran.He is survived by his

SPENCER Betty J. Roberts, 77, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.Services at 1 p.m. CST Wednesday at Mooneyham Church of God.Burial in Myers Cemetery.Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.Visitation all day today.Arrangements by Putnam-Reed

Edward SchroyerEdward "Lee" Schroyer, 57, passed away on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013.Lee was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was of the Baptist faith.Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Doris

Mildred Marilyn McGill Springer, of Signal Mountain, passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013.Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, followed by a service at 11:15 a.m., both at Alexians chapel, Alexian Village

McMINNVILLE Charlie Lewis Stembridge, 74, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, following an extended illness.He was a U.S. Army Veteran, retired custodian, member of the Central Church of Christ and son of the late Joe

ROSSVILLE Leslie Shanan West, 42, departed this life Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 at her home.Leslie graduated from Rossville High School in 1988, and later worked as an LPN at Hutcheson Medical Center and the

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